MONACO, 19 April 2018 — Following James Franco’s Golden Globe win as Best Actor in a Musical or Comedy for The Disaster Artist, Lady Monika Bacardi is pleased to announce the theatrical release of Future World, an AMBI production scheduled for May 2018.
The post-apocalyptic science fiction film marks a compelling addition to Lady Monika Bacardi’s distinguished production portfolio. As producer alongside AMBI Group, she has championed this ambitious project that brings together an exceptional international cast and creative vision.
James Franco serves as both actor and co-director alongside Bruce Thierry Cheung in this dystopian narrative. Franco portrays the Warlord in a desert wasteland where a young prince embarks on a dangerous journey to find medicine for his dying mother, the Queen. During his quest, he encounters Ash, a sophisticated android created in a world devastated by technological warfare.
The stellar ensemble cast features Milla Jovovich as the Drug Lord, Lucy Liu as the Queen, Snoop Dogg as Big Daddy Love Lord, Method Man as Tattooed Face, Suki Waterhouse as the android Ash, and Jeffrey Wahlberg as the Prince.
Future World represents Lady Monika Bacardi’s continued commitment to supporting visionary filmmakers and compelling narratives that push creative boundaries. The film explores themes of survival, humanity, and redemption in a post-apocalyptic landscape, offering audiences an immersive cinematic experience.
The film is scheduled for theatrical release on 25 May 2018 through Lionsgate Premiere, with home entertainment release following on 10 July 2018.